Your representatives: How they voted, what they said

Check out how representatives and senators representing the Northwest came down on the shutdown

By BY LEVI PULKKINEN

on October 1, 2013 11:37 AM

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Like those from the other Northwest states, Washington’s congressional delegation broke along party lines when it came to funding the federal government. Take a look at how the region’s representatives and senators voted, and what they had to say for themselves.

Like those from the other Northwest states, Washington’s congressional delegation broke along party lines when it came to funding the federal government. Take a look at how the region’s representatives and

Like those from the other Northwest states, Washington’s... Photo-5262189.71186 - seattlepi.com

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Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash. – DelBene voted with her party against a budget that would delay the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. DelBene from a statement: “House Republicans should be ashamed of themselves for playing politics at the expense of American families and our nation’s economy. They refused to allow a vote on a clean budget bill, despite all indications that it would have passed with bipartisan support.” less

Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash. – DelBene voted with her party against a budget that would delay the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. DelBene from a statement: “House Republicans should be ashamed of ... more

Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash. – Larsen voted with his party against a budget that would delay the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. From @ RepRickLarsen: “When vets' calls go unanswered, when school kids are turned away from nat'l parks, Americans will at least know who broke their government.” less

Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash. – Larsen voted with his party against a budget that would delay the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. From @ RepRickLarsen: “When vets' calls go unanswered, when school kids ... more

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash. – McMorris Rodgers voted with her party for a budget that would delay the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. McMorris Rodgers, writing in USA Today: “We have arrived at the moment of a government shutdown because the Senate has refused to make the tough decisions. … That's why we voted Monday to delay the individual mandate and repeal the ObamaCare subsidy for members of Congress and their staffs – because if the American people have to bear the burden of ObamaCare, so too should their representatives in Congress.” less

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash. – McMorris Rodgers voted with her party for a budget that would delay the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. McMorris Rodgers, writing in USA Today: “We have arrived ... more

Rep. Derek Kilmer, pictured center, D-Wash. – Kilmer voted with his party against a budget that would delay the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. From @RepDerekKilmer: “Today I announced I will give up my pay for the duration of a government shutdown.” less

Rep. Derek Kilmer, pictured center, D-Wash. – Kilmer voted with his party against a budget that would delay the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. From @RepDerekKilmer: “Today I announced I will give up ... more

Rep. Jim McDermott, D.-Wash. – McDermott voted with his party against a budget that would delay the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. McDermott, in a statement: “The Affordable Care Act has sailed through the checks and balances this country is founded upon: it passed both Houses, was signed by the president, and upheld by the Supreme Court. For one party, in one branch of Congress, to hold this country hostage in order to override thatcConstitutional process—disrupting the lives of federal workers and the American people who depend on their services—is unconscionable.” less

Rep. Jim McDermott, D.-Wash. – McDermott voted with his party against a budget that would delay the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. McDermott, in a statement: “The Affordable Care Act has sailed ... more

Rep. Dave Reichert, R-Wash. – Reichert voted with his party for a budget that would delay the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. Reichert, in a statement: “I am disappointed that the Senate and the House could not come to a reasonable compromise tonight. A government shutdown is not in the best interest of the American people, whom we have promised to serve. … I will do everything within my power to find a solution to this problem, to get our government reopened so that it can fulfill its duties to the utmost benefit of this great nation.” less

Rep. Dave Reichert, R-Wash. – Reichert voted with his party for a budget that would delay the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. Reichert, in a statement: “I am disappointed that the Senate and the ... more

Rep. Adam Smith, D.-Wash. – Smith voted with his party against a budget that would delay the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. From @RepAdamSmith: “Twice, Senate has considered & voted on funding measure passed by House. House Rs need to bring clean Senate bill to a vote. #EnoughAlready” less

Rep. Adam Smith, D.-Wash. – Smith voted with his party against a budget that would delay the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. From @RepAdamSmith: “Twice, Senate has considered & voted on funding ... more

Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, on left, D-Ore. – Bonamici voted with her party against a budget that would delay the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. From @RepBonamici: “Forcing a government shutdown to defund or delay important health care reform is bad for the economy and the American people.” less

Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, on left, D-Ore. – Bonamici voted with her party against a budget that would delay the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. From @RepBonamici: “Forcing a government shutdown to ... more

Rep. Greg Walden, on right, R-Ore. – Walden voted with his party for a budget that would delay the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. From @repgregwalden: “House has acted to keep gov't open, delay Obamacare & eliminate exemption for Congress. Time for Senate join us at the table.” less

Rep. Greg Walden, on right, R-Ore. – Walden voted with his party for a budget that would delay the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. From @repgregwalden: “House has acted to keep gov't open, delay ... more

Rep. Peter DeFazio, on left, D-Ore. – DeFazio voted with his party against a budget that would delay the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. DeFazio, from a statement: “The Tea Party conservatives are holding the federal government hostage because they don’t have the votes to repeal the Affordable Care Act. There are many laws I don’t agree with, but I work to amend and improve them, not bring the entire government to a standstill.” less

Rep. Peter DeFazio, on left, D-Ore. – DeFazio voted with his party against a budget that would delay the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. DeFazio, from a statement: “The Tea Party conservatives are ... more

Rep. Raul Labrador, R-Idaho – Labrador voted with his party for a budget that would delay the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. Labrador, from a statement: “The House is listening to the American people by advocating for a one-year delay of the individual mandate. The Senate, meanwhile, is trying to instigate a shutdown with the hope that Republicans will get the blame.” less

Rep. Raul Labrador, R-Idaho – Labrador voted with his party for a budget that would delay the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. Labrador, from a statement: “The House is listening to the American ... more

Rep. Michael Simpson, on left, R-Idaho – Simpson voted with his party
for a budget that would delay the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. Simpson,
from a statement: “While Congress works to avoid a government shutdown and
protect vital services for the American people, it must also work to ensure
those of us living inside the beltway aren’t exempted from the onerous impacts
of Obamacare.”

Rep. Michael Simpson, on left, R-Idaho – Simpson voted with his party for a budget that would delay the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. Simpson, from a statement: “While Congress works to avoid a

Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska – Young voted with her party for a budget that would delay the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. @repdonyoung on Monday: “If Sen. Reid & Senate Dems were serious about averting a shutdown, they would have worked this weekend like the House did.” less

Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska – Young voted with her party for a budget that would delay the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. @repdonyoung on Monday: “If Sen. Reid & Senate Dems were serious about averting ... more

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Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash. – Murray voted with her party against delaying the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. From @PattyMurray: “We won’t negotiate while GOP threatening families & the economy with a crisis.” less

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. – Merkley voted with his party against delaying the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. From @SenJeffMerkley: “The Senate has already compromised greatly by accepting the House spending level. House doesn’t want to take yes for an answer.” less

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. – Merkley voted with his party against delaying the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. From @SenJeffMerkley: “The Senate has already compromised greatly by accepting the House ... more

Sen. James E. Risch, left, R-Idaho – Risch voted with his party for delaying the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. From @SenatorRisch on Sept. 26: “From the start, I have voted to defund Obamacare. Tomorrow I will vote to oppose cloture and to defund this abomination.” less

Sen. James E. Risch, left, R-Idaho – Risch voted with his party for delaying the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. From @SenatorRisch on Sept. 26: “From the start, I have voted to defund Obamacare. ... more

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska – Murkowski voted with her party for delaying the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. From a statement issued by her office: “While she continues to oppose the Affordable Care Act, Sen. Murkowski believes it is time for the president and Senate and House leaders to come together and find a solution to fund the government.” less

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska – Murkowski voted with her party for delaying the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. From a statement issued by her office: “While she continues to oppose the Affordable ... more